Author Topic: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :)) (Read 5970 times)

mickvp · « **on:** 12 June 2013, 12:36:08 pm »

On a Fazer, no less

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125

The fella doing the test before me dropped his fazer too, right at the start while wheeling it into the parking space, didn't put it on the stand properly and over it went. I couldn't believe it.

Anyway, yeah, there's my useless story for today

ChristoT · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 June 2013, 12:37:40 pm »

Quote from: mickvp on 12 June 2013, 12:36:08 pm

On a Fazer, no less

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125

The fella doing the test before me dropped his fazer too, right at the start while wheeling it into the parking space, didn't put it on the stand properly and over it went. I couldn't believe it.

Anyway, yeah, there's my useless story for today

Congrats, mate! A good feeling, isn't it? See ya out there when you pass your mod 2!

Enceladus · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 June 2013, 12:40:46 pm »

congrats

Dead Eye · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 June 2013, 12:52:18 pm »

Quote from: mickvp on 12 June 2013, 12:36:08 pm

On a Fazer, no less

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125

Exactly what I did on my mod1 - only the one minor for not going fast enough... pretty sure that would happen if I took the test now

Mod 2 was soo easy by comparison in my opinion, had a nice ride out with no minors at all, was well chuffed with that result

Good luck!!

Skippernick · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 June 2013, 01:15:10 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 12 June 2013, 12:52:18 pm

Quote from: mickvp on 12 June 2013, 12:36:08 pm
On a Fazer, no less

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125

Exactly what I did on my mod1 - only the one minor for not going fast enough... pretty sure that would happen if I took the test now

Mod 2 was soo easy by comparison in my opinion, had a nice ride out with no minors at all, was well chuffed with that result

Good luck!!

Well done.
I got one minor for a missed gear change.
BUT then went and thought ah mod 2 will be easy, IT IS STILL A TEST, failed it twice before i passed.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 June 2013, 01:22:05 pm »

Well done mate. And good luck with the rest of it!

Lawrence · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 June 2013, 01:23:33 pm »

Well done

JZS 600 · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 June 2013, 01:47:45 pm »

What's this swerve then?

(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)

Looney tune · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 June 2013, 02:06:40 pm »

Well done, won't be long now

Dead Eye · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 June 2013, 02:21:53 pm »

Quote from: JZS 600 on 12 June 2013, 01:47:45 pm

What's this swerve then?

(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)

You are required to accelerate up to 50kph and swerve around a cone before coming to a complete stop between a set of other cones

ghostbiker · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 June 2013, 02:35:00 pm »

Grats, got 2 friends waiting for thier part 1. 1 takes it friday the other in a couple of weeks time
oddly the 2 things both are worried about is the swerve test and not going fast enough for it. and also the walk back garage park lol
both schools use the fazer to btw. seems like a popular choice now for schools with the new bhp rules

mickvp · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 June 2013, 02:55:47 pm »

Thanks everyone for the kind words, feels great to get one part out the way, just need to polish the normal riding standard for mod 2.

Quote from: JZS 600 on 12 June 2013, 01:47:45 pm

What's this swerve then?

(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)

You can view the full layout of the mod 1 course online, here:

red98 · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 June 2013, 03:03:19 pm »

as iam an old git i have not got a clue what a mod 1 is........but well done for passing it

........christo...did you have any trouble with the swerve test

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 June 2013, 03:21:55 pm »

When I passed my test (the old 2-parter), I promptly went back to the cones and did it on my Kwak Turbo(which I had in the garage waiting for me to pass). Now, I don't consider myself to be a bad rider these days, but I often wonder if I'd pass the current test if I tried it - well done mate.
Sorry, but can't resist this - those were the days:

Dead Eye · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 June 2013, 03:41:03 pm »

I did my Mod 1 and Mod 2 on a GS500E - but his was before the new bhp and age rules came in. Thank god I got my licence before, would have easily cost me twice as much and taken 2 years longer to get where I am now :P

andybesy · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 June 2013, 04:57:08 pm »

Well done mate, nearly there.

Andy FZS · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 June 2013, 05:54:27 pm »

Well done. All I did was read a number plate and ride round the block a couple of times. Oh and not hit the examiner when he stepped out in front of me with his clipboard.
Andy

taylor · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 June 2013, 05:57:41 pm »

nice one m8ty, the easy bit next just driving around. good luck.

robby boy · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 June 2013, 06:19:50 pm »

Well done yersell, an good luck we the next ain.

edoffroad · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 June 2013, 06:40:23 pm »

Well done mate, your half way there....

kitcrazy · « **Reply #20 on:** 12 June 2013, 06:41:36 pm »

well done m8 almost there

mickvp · « **Reply #21 on:** 23 June 2013, 09:30:38 pm »

well, just back from another lesson there. Mod 2 is now booked. 2 weeks to go, hopefully I can get a pass first time and then the wee VL will be going up for sale

chaz · « **Reply #22 on:** 23 June 2013, 09:51:31 pm »

wow that looks complicated, wasn't like that in the 60s, read a number plate, go round the block, doing left turns then round the other way doing right turns, emergency stop, a few questions on the highway code and it was pass or fail.
I failed first time for not going fast enough. I took my test in Goole, I'd never been there till the test, no training, just the myths that mates told you, I passed 2nd time and I got the ginger bloke who never passed anyone?

dBfazer600 · « **Reply #23 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:13:34 pm »

Good luck with mod 2 mate. I got a telling off for speeding but still passed and I think it was due to handling a sudden breakdown of an ambulance in front of me just coming off a roundabout as I blipped the throttle to get by in a good sized gap and left my examiner behind.

Daz

Davebo · « **Reply #24 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:32:49 pm »

Well done and good luck with Mod 2. Did mine in November after 30 years off a bike. So glad I did it.

The swerve test can be a little easier if you line it up right.